Opus Dei

This letter to all Christians is the continuation of a project begun by Pope Leo’s predecessor, Pope Francis, on the theme of service to the poor, in whose faces we see “the suffering of the innocent, and therefore the suffering of Christ himself.”

In his 8 October general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued his catechetical cycle on Jesus Christ, our hope, speaking about the Resurrection.

During the BeDoCare conferences held in Kenya this October, Fr. Javier del Castillo, Vicar General of Opus Dei, gave a talk in which he invited participants to reflect on the “culture of gift,” rooted in people’s daily “yes,” their generosity, and their spirit of service, across three key areas: family, professional work, and care and social charity.

A Lagos-based art entrepreneur and supernumerary member of Opus Dei, sees her work in the creative industry as a spiritual vocation rather than just a career. Through Opus Dei’s formation, she has learned to find holiness in daily professional tasks—emails, meetings, and creative projects—transforming ordinary work into a joyful act of love and service.

The third edition of Be Do Care, at Strathmore University (Nairobi, Kenya) brought together leaders from across the continent to explore how education, work, and solidarity can transform Africa, inspired by the Christian vision of the human person.

Patience means playing the ‘long-game’ in terms of our spiritual development, while at the same time recalling that God can make this work take place immediately. This article is part of a series on the virtues, inspired by St. Josemaría’s homily “Human Virtues.”

The Prelate is suggesting that the faithful and friends of Opus Dei pray for this intention in a special way, from 2 October 2025 to 2 October 2026.

Helena talks about moving from perfectionism and external practices of faith to discovering a more personal relationship with God. Over time, that journey led her to see her vocation as a supernumerary, a path on which she's found peace and lasting happiness.

The Prelate is suggesting that the faithful and friends of Opus Dei pray for this intention in a special way, from 2 October 2025 to 2 October 2026.

Alessandro (Italy) shares how his desire for deeper happiness gradually led him to discover a vocation to Opus Dei, lived out in ordinary work and relationships.